Hamden, CT, June 7, 2007. – "Our world is entering
the new millennium burdened by the contradictions of an economic,
cultural and technological progress which offers immense possibilities to a
fortunate few, while leaving millions of others not only on
the margins of progress but in living conditions far below
the minimum demanded by human dignity." Pope John Paul II,
Novo Millennio Ineunte.

In 1970 Pope Paul VI entrusted the
Legionaries of Christ with the pastoral care of the
newly created missionary territory or “prelature” of Chetumal (now Cancún-Chetumal
in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico). Since 2004 Bishop
Pedro Pablo Elizondo, L.C. has been the Prelate of Cancún-Chetumal
and also the President of Catholic World Mission.

Catholic
World Mission exists to bring education and the message of
Christ to our poorest brothers and sisters throughout the world.
We strive for the long-term transformation of poverty: we alleviate

Sponsor a child in need

immediate physical suffering and also help the poor to provide
for themselves in this life and grow in holiness to
reap their eternal reward in heaven!

In response to Pope Benedict
XVI’s encyclical, Deus Caritas Est (God is love), Catholic
World Mission, under Bishop Pedro Pablo’s direction, launched its first
child sponsorship program. Countless children live and suffer without hope
in impoverished communities throughout the world, and now you have
the unique opportunity to touch some of those lives, transform
them for the better, bringing hope and God’s love to
them.

Mano Amiga “Helping Hands” Schools

Our sponsorship program works
in conjunction with Mano Amiga “Helping Hand” Schools to
support students in 28 elementary and high schools throughout seven
Latin American countries (Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Venezuela, El Salvador, Argentina
and Colombia). As a sponsor, you are matched with a
specific child, age 4-17, who is in need of a
scholarship in order to attend school. Each child pays a
part of his tuition based on what the family can

Mano Amiga needs your help

afford. The amazing statistic is that over 85% of Mano
Amiga graduates go on to technical school, and in some
cases even University.

Helping Hands Schools:

Provide Pre-K through High school education,
making college studies possible for all their students

Offer Catholic
education and faith activities for the whole family

Teach Christian
virtues and character development, strengthening family bonds

Provide instruction in trades
and organizational skills to older students and younger parents.

28 Mano
Amiga schools currently serve over 16,000 students, 7 additional schools
are slated to open by 2008. By 2015 Catholic World
Mission’s goal is to be serving 50,000 students!

Sponsor a child
today: help a needy child enroll in a Helping Hand
School for a year or more…

As of May 2007, 7,597
students have recieved sponsorships, but we still need 9,153 more!